p.tm Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Hi guys I've purchased a sm201 insump skimmer recently, its been running for a few weeks and seems like its producing a lot of microbubbles. Anyone know how to reduce it? I turned it away from the return pump alr. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member erikokelf Posted August 26, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you are very sure its your skimmer, maybe can put a piece of sponge at the outlet at a angle to direct the bubble away? Else to prove if its your skimmer, try off it and observe if there's still bubble present in DT. Quote 2x2x1.5 ====== Maxspect Gyre Maxspect Razer 120w 16k H2O FR with Rowa Eheim Universal 2400 BM Nac 5.5 JBJ Arctica 1/10Hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clement_jr Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 is the microbubbles bad for the system? my 201 also create massive amount of microbubbles compared to other skimmers ive seen. Quote The spirit of sharing... always remember forum is like its name - forum Singapore Reef Club – We are an online discussion community which aim to provide quality information about setting up and keeping a marine reef aquarium. By joining us as a members, you will be able to learn and share your experience in this hobby and at the same time making some friends here !! We hope by educating the public about the marine hobby, we will be able to create greater awareness of the fragility of our coral reefs as well as loving each and every living fish / corals we purchase as a responsible reefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you are very sure its your skimmer, maybe can put a piece of sponge at the outlet at a angle to direct the bubble away? Else to prove if its your skimmer, try off it and observe if there's still bubble present in DT. I'm pretty sure it's the skimmer, nothing else in my system creates bubbles. I'll try what you suggested thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.tm Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 is the microbubbles bad for the system? my 201 also create massive amount of microbubbles compared to other skimmers ive seen. Other than being ugly like tiny flakes of sand flying around your DT, I read that it'll harm the gills of fishes if there's a lot of it. Pardon my primitive knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeneryx Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 bro im running on the same skimmer, but i dont have such prob. - You can try putting the skimmer furthest away from the return pump. - Place a sponge like one of the bro here said at the output of the skimmer or at the sump flow direction to block bubbles. - Try to adjust the water level, this might be the problem. Maybe place the skimmer higher or lower. SM201 imo is a very good skimmer, been performing very well since I bought it. Hope it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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